Ohio State, like every season, is ranked too high. Per usual, the current state of the Big Ten has not been given enough consideration, and the Buckeyes’ weak schedule is not weighing heavy enough. The fourth best team should have a shot at the national championship. Ohio State doesn’t have a shot.

Missouri has a very strong argument for the third spot. But I’ve got them in fourth. They’re undefeated in the SEC and their most recent victories are over Florida and Georgia.

Then I’ve got Baylor at No. 5, who is putting up 70 on everyone. Not the strongest schedule, but if you’re going to give the nod to Oregon, then you have to acknowledge the Bears. But, their upcoming schedule is MEATY.

Miami’s my No. 6. If they can upset Florida State, and beat Virginia Tech, they’re in the national championship.

Then Ohio State’s bump down brings them in at No. 7.

Texas Tech is No. 8. Undefeated, but definitely going down very soon.

Auburn earned No. 9 with a HUGE win on the road against Texas A&M. And their only loss, to LSU, doesn’t bug me.

UCLA was tough to exclude for me, but Virginia Tech gets the No. 10 spot. The Hokies’ only loss is to the No. 1 team in the country.

Who’d I remove? Stanford and Clemson. You can’t lose to Utah or lose by 37 and stay in the Top 10.